How could Zhang Huaichang not understand Sun Chengzong’s reminder?
Cao Wenzhao and Zhao Shujiao's group of people have been at odds for more than a day or two.
When Feng Tang was the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, he was able to suppress both parties, but after Feng Tang left and let Cao Wenzhao take over the command, this harmonious situation no longer existed.
Cao Wenzhao, He Renlong, Zuo Guangxian, Cui Zongyin, Li Guoqi and other generals from Datong and Yulin in the early days of Feng Tang and Zhao Lijiao, Du Song, Liu Zhi, Zu Dashou, Zu Dabi and a group of old Liaodong military generals
Fire and water were incompatible, and the two sides fought endlessly. Because Cao Wenzhao was too junior, he could not suppress Zhao Lijiao, so the situation in Liaodong Town made Sun Chengzong worried.
"Zhisheng, has there been any change in Nurhachi recently?" Zhang Huai did not answer Sun Chengzong's question directly, but asked Jianzhou Jurchen. "There has been no change from last year to now, but this is what I am most worried about. With Nurhachi's ambition,
How could they not know the various situations in our mainland? As far as I know, they have sent many spies to sneak into our mainland, and they must be in contact with Nanjing. When the chaos broke out in Shanxi and Shaanxi, I was worried that they would take the opportunity to cause chaos, but since last autumn, they have actually
There is no movement, but the more so, the greater the conspiracy. I am worried that Nurhachi and Lindan Batur and even Su Nang and Fengzhou Bailian have a tacit understanding. The southern invasion led by the Chahar people did not achieve much results, but
However, Nurhachi succeeded in Fushun Pass, which greatly enhanced the power of Jianzhou Jurchen. Once Nurhaci takes action this time, he will probably be even more ruthless.
"Then you mean that the Northern Front Army cannot move?" Zhang Huaichang sighed.
He also knew that the Northern Front Army was the only way to hold back Liaodong. Once Liaodong was in a tight situation, only this army could take the lead. Once it was mobilized and something happened to Liaodong, it would be out of control, especially with the current internal fighting in Liaodong Town.
It's hard for people to rest assured.
"I'm afraid we can't move." Sun Chengzong shook his head, "But we can't leave Shanxi alone. If the situation is really messed up by the White Lotus Sect and the Tumuts, it will be very difficult. Can we consider deploying troops from Shaanxi?" "Shaanxi?"
Zhang Huaichang pondered for a moment, "Although the three sides and four towns are currently relatively stable, there are not many elites left. Feng Ziying has trained several guards in Shaanxi. The mountain-crossing camp, the city-destroying camp, and the assault camp are all based on
The rebel army has been recruited and reorganized, but whether it can fight or not is hard to say."
Sun Chengzong didn't think much of the guards recruited from these rebels. He thought for a while and said: "Ma Jinbao from Guyuan Town was transferred to the Guanzhong Plain by Ziying to quell the rebellion. The Tongguan Guards also stationed in Puzhou. I remember Ziying was there.
It was also specifically mentioned in the Di newspaper, indicating that Ziying also took precautions against the chaos in southern Shanxi. Ma Jinbao's Guyuan Army still has 10,000 people, so it is better to let it cross the river. In addition, one or two of the several guards can be selected to enrich it.
Enter Guyuan Town so that we can form a suppression force to resolve the chaos in Shanxi."
Zhang Huaichang's eyes lit up, and then he frowned: "This is an idea, but can the Ma Jinbao Division solve the rebellion of Zijin Liang and Qiu Zixiong? These two troops are now in great momentum, with more than 70,000 or 80,000 troops.
………”
"How do you know if you don't try? What's more, although these rebels raise their banners and shout loudly, they don't really have many troops that can fight." Sun Chengzong said with certainty: "Now we have no other choice.
choose."
Zhang Huaichang thought for a while and could only do this. If it continues, the situation will become even more uncontrollable. The Tumutes and Fengzhou Bailian dare not relax, so Chai Guozhu's Shanxi Town cannot move anymore. "That's it, that's it.
, then how do Liaodong Town Zhisheng think it should be dealt with?"
This question is difficult to answer. Cao Wenzhao is a direct descendant of Feng Tang. He has only served as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong for a short time, and he has no fault. If he wants to adjust, there seems to be no reason, but Zhao Shujiao is making a lot of noise.
If you don't adjust as soon as possible, something will definitely happen.
"Master Shangshu, how about transferring Cao Wenzhao?" After a long time, Sun Chengzong suggested with difficulty: "Let Zhao Lijiao take over as the commander-in-chief. In this way, the military power in Liaodong will be unified, and if something happens, it will be better able to deal with it."
"Then where should Cao Wenzhao put it? He is not alone, he also has a large group of people under his command." Zhang Huaichang also found it difficult to handle.
The biggest problem for these warriors is a large group of subordinates. But if they want to fight with them, how can they control the army and fight without a group of generals? This becomes an unsolvable problem.
"How about Denglai?" Sun Chengzong wanted to go to Xuanfu, but the location of Xuanfu was too important.
He felt that the cabinet might not be able to pass it, so he could only tentatively propose Denglai.
Prince Teng had long since become a traitor, and the town of Denglai was actually an empty frame. There was only the Denglai Navy, and the land army only had two or three thousand men left behind. It was reasonable to let Cao Wenzhao go and force it, but it just needed to be rebuilt.
That is another long process, and the current court does not have much money to support the reconstruction of Denglai Town. Zhang Huaichang glanced at Sun Chengzong, half-smiling but not smiling, "Zhisheng,
Why are you learning this kind of trick now? Is it necessary to rebuild Denglai Town? Even if it is to be rebuilt, it shouldn't be now. Where will the court get the money to rebuild it? After Cao Wenzhao was sent there, didn't he become a beggar?
Can he agree?"
Sun Chengzong sighed, "Master Shangshu, I also know that this is a bad idea, but where can you put Cao Wenzhao? There is a vacancy in the Xuanfu, but the cabinet can't agree? I would say that the Xuanfu is actually the most suitable
, Now that the reconstruction progress is slow, if Lin Dan Batur really wants to start an uprising, this will be another big loophole. By then, Yang Yuan of Datong and You Shigong of Jizhen will be in a hurry again. I am also worried that the Northern Front Army may not be able to use Liaodong.
Instead, it will be used on the Xuanfu side."
Zhang Huaichang rubbed his hands and frowned. He didn't have a good idea. The situation in Xuanfu Town was the worst, but he and Li Sancai also proposed to appoint the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu as soon as possible. However, the cabinet's opinions were not unanimous. It is said that Chen Jingxuan still did not give up.
, has been plotting activities, but this candidate is unacceptable to Zhang Huaichang.
In addition, Ma Chengxun is also active, but Ye Fang and others are very wary of the Ma family. They feel that the Feng family is already troublesome enough. If the Ma family resurfaces, it will be more difficult for the court to deal with in the future, so they are not willing to let the Ma family take over the propaganda.
Mansion.
Now the three major families in the Zhou army, the Feng, Li, and Mas families, and the Li family are now dead and silent. It is true that Li Chengliang offended too many people back then, and the loss of Kuandian Six Forts was too hated by the civil servants. The Feng family only has Feng.
Feng Ziying, a member of the Tang Dynasty, took the path of a civil servant, so although there were some taboos, it was still okay. There were many children in the Ma family. After Ma Gui retired, the court did not suppress the other nephews, but it also did not give them too many opportunities.
Zhang Huaichang did not comment on Sun Chengzong's suggestion.
Because he had no say in this matter, and both Denglai and Xuanfu had their own difficulties, but Cao Wenzhao couldn't do anything.
Now he feels more and more that there is a lack of people in the ministry who can speak. It turns out that Feng Ziying can often be brought in to discuss things, and Sun Chengzong is also good, but these two people are out now.
There is no time to spare.
"Cao Wenzhao takes over your position. How about you come back to the ministry, Zhisheng?" Zhang Huaichang felt that he still had to make a decision and couldn't keep delaying it like this.
"If it's not suitable, I can come back, but Cao Wenzhao takes over the Northern Front Army. Once something happens in Liaodong, if he is obsessed with personal grudges, Liaodong will be in danger." Sun Chengzong categorically denied, "Cao Wenzhao shouldn't be so shallow in his reasoning, but the military state
It's a big deal, but we don't dare to take this risk." "Then who do you think can replace you?" Zhang Huaichang felt a headache.
"If you choose a civil servant, you should have no problem with Li Qing. If you choose a military man, Tong Zhongkui is also fine." Sun Chengzong pondered: "Tong Zhongkui is the commander of the Shandong Capital Division, so it is more appropriate for him to take over the Northern Front Army."
Liqing is the name of Yuan Keli. Yuan Keli is now the doctor of the martial arts department, and it is indeed time to consider promoting him.
"Will the selection of Tong Zhongkui convince the public?" Zhang Huaichang pondered: "The situation in Shanxi is not optimistic. I guess the imperial court will consider sending someone to patrol Shanxi. I am afraid that Li Qing is the candidate being considered by the cabinet."
Sun Chengzong was stunned, then nodded: "Then choose Tong Zhongkui. His performance in Shandong in the past two years has been pretty good. Feng Tang and I have
Their cooperation is also harmonious."
"Well, that's what I thought too." Zhang Huaichang rubbed his temples, "I intend to let you and Ziying return to the ministry. You will be appointed as the left minister, and Ziying will be appointed as the right minister. I plan to report it to the cabinet ministers later...
…”
Sun Chengzong raised his eyebrows, "Ziying is coming back too. Shaanxi has basically been calmed down?"
"Well, that's almost it. Li Tengfang is doing quite well in Shaanxi, and he cooperates with Ziying very well. Ziying has already written to the cabinet recommending that the court reward Li Tengfang..." Zhang Huaichang laughed, "I heard that Shaanxi will have a good harvest this summer.
Not bad, much better than last year and the year before that, especially
Ziying vigorously promotes potato cultivation in Shaanxi, which is very good..."
"As long as the food problem is solved, the situation in Shaanxi can actually be stabilized. It seems that Ziying has identified the crux of the problem as soon as he went to Shaanxi." Sun Chengzong also nodded in agreement, "Ziying considers the problem thoroughly and has flexible thinking. He is in the ministry.
,better than me.
"Haha, Zhisheng, you are too modest. If you say that Ziying has strong ability to adapt to situations, you are right. After all, he comes from a Wuxun family and has lived in the border areas for many years, so he is better at dealing with emergencies.
But when it comes to military and national strategy, I am not as experienced as you in planning a country."
Zhang Huaichang waved his hand: "Of course, these are just some of my personal thoughts, and it depends on the opinions of everyone in the cabinet, but in any case, the Ministry of War needs your help and Ziying's help. I am old, and
It turns out that I am not specialized in military affairs, and now I find it quite difficult to deal with this aspect. With you two here, I can feel more at ease, especially now that you can all realize it.
The smell of an approaching storm cannot be ignored at all."
This chapter has been completed!